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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

Southwest changed the rules, and plus-size passengers are feeling it first

Southwest Airlines' new plus-size seating policy has led to awkward gate encounters and backlash from some travelers.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I flew Southwest for the first time since it changed everything. Having A-List elite status made things a lot easier.

Southwest Airlines has shifted from free services to monetized experiences, making A-List status essential for a better flying experience.
Business
fromAxios
1 day ago

Airline industry faces a shakeup as jet fuel hits hard

Airlines face consolidation and financial disparities, with rising costs impacting service and profitability, particularly affecting low-cost carriers like Spirit Airlines.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Southwest CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Why a Top Job Candidate Didn't Make the Cut

Southwest Airlines prioritizes cultural fit, rejecting candidates who display rudeness, emphasizing low ego and service to others.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Delta's swanky new suite is designed for side sleepers

Delta's new Delta One suites will feature a flat bed expanded by more than three inches, a custom cushion designed to act like an in-air mattress, and a new cubby for shoe storage, enhancing passenger comfort on long-haul flights.
London startup
#flight-safety
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

O'Hare International Airport's turf war between American Airlines and United Airlines has prompted federal regulators to intervene due to potential gridlock.
#air-travel
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

These are the 5 safest airlines in the US in 2026, ranked

Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and SkyWest Airlines ranked among the safest US airlines in 2026 according to a WalletHub study.
Travel
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Air New Zealand adds bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand introduces Skynest sleep pods for economy travelers, offering lie-flat beds on long-haul flights.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

These are the 5 safest airlines in the US in 2026, ranked

Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and SkyWest Airlines ranked among the safest US airlines in 2026 according to a WalletHub study.
Travel
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Air New Zealand adds bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand introduces Skynest sleep pods for economy travelers, offering lie-flat beds on long-haul flights.
Pets
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

These Are the Pet-friendliest Airlines in the World, According to a New Study

97% of American pet owners consider their pets family, influencing their desire to travel with them.
#tsa
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

Here Are the Best Ways to Track TSA Wait Times in Advance

Travelers can now track TSA airport security wait times through United Airlines' mobile app and other resources to better plan their trips.
Travel
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Long TSA lines due to the government shutdown are causing significant delays for travelers, with waits exceeding four hours in some airports.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Some airport wait times improve as TSA workers start to get paid

TSA workers are receiving paychecks, improving airport wait times, but uncertainty remains about long-term security line normalization and immigration officer presence.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Why Airports Won't Snap Back to Normal When the Shutdown Ends

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has caused significant delays and pay issues for TSA workers, affecting airport security nationwide.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Some wait times at airport bottlenecks ease as TSA says workers get their pay

Most TSA officers received backpay, improving airport security wait times after a government shutdown.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

Here Are the Best Ways to Track TSA Wait Times in Advance

Travelers can now track TSA airport security wait times through United Airlines' mobile app and other resources to better plan their trips.
Travel
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Long TSA lines due to the government shutdown are causing significant delays for travelers, with waits exceeding four hours in some airports.
#united-airlines
US news
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

United rolls out new app feature to help navigate DHS security nightmares

United Airlines introduces an app feature to track security wait times at major hubs to help customers navigate ongoing airport delays.
Travel
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

United's mobile app now shows TSA wait times at select airports | TechCrunch

United Airlines updates its mobile app with features like estimated security wait times and automatic rebooking assistance for travelers.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

United is rolling out beds in economy. Here's how the airline's new 'Relax Row' will work.

United Airlines will introduce 'Relax Row' in economy class by 2027, offering flat bed-like seating for enhanced comfort on international flights.
US news
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

United rolls out new app feature to help navigate DHS security nightmares

United Airlines introduces an app feature to track security wait times at major hubs to help customers navigate ongoing airport delays.
Travel
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

United's mobile app now shows TSA wait times at select airports | TechCrunch

United Airlines updates its mobile app with features like estimated security wait times and automatic rebooking assistance for travelers.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

United is rolling out beds in economy. Here's how the airline's new 'Relax Row' will work.

United Airlines will introduce 'Relax Row' in economy class by 2027, offering flat bed-like seating for enhanced comfort on international flights.
#airlines
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

American, Delta, and United are in a business-class arms race for premium flyers. See how their newest suites compare.

United, American, and Delta compete for premium flyers by offering suite-style business class with doors, now a standard feature among US carriers.
SF politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How Delta turned TSA chaos into a brand advantage

Airlines face significant challenges due to a government shutdown affecting TSA staffing and customer experience.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

TSA lines are so bad at some airports that United and Delta are letting passengers move their flights

Airlines are waiving change fees due to long security wait times caused by a partial government shutdown affecting TSA staffing.
#airport-security
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

'Airport Dad' faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: '90 minutes before departure is all you need' | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Airports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse | Fortune

Travelers are arriving too early at airports, causing bottlenecks, while some airports advise arriving only 90 minutes before departure.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Interest in CLEAR is surging as airport chaos continues across the US

Travelers are increasingly interested in CLEAR and other apps to bypass long airport security lines amid significant delays across the US.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How architects design airports to handle superlong security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports result from TSA worker shortages and increased traveler numbers, prompting airports to adapt design for better management.
NYC parents
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'Airport Dad' faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: '90 minutes before departure is all you need' | Fortune

Arriving too early at airports can worsen wait times and cause missed flights.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Airports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse | Fortune

Travelers are arriving too early at airports, causing bottlenecks, while some airports advise arriving only 90 minutes before departure.
Remote teams
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO-and he's taking action, by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday | Fortune

Business leaders, including Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan, emphasize the need to reduce meetings to focus on actual work.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

Air New Zealand launches bunk bed-style sleeping pods on its planes - but there's a catch

Air New Zealand introduces Economy Skynest sleeping pods with bunk beds for economy passengers on ultra-long-haul flights starting November.
#clear-secure
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

No ICE agents at Logan Airport yet as agents deploy to busy airports

ICE agents were not deployed to any New England airport, according to Mike Gayzagian, the president of AFGE Local 2617, the New England branch of the TSA officers' union. Agents could come next week, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Boston
Chicago
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Southwest is pulling the plug on flights from 2 of the busiest airports in the US

Southwest Airlines is exiting Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles airports on June 4, consolidating operations at its hub airports Midway and Baltimore/Washington International to reduce operating costs.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travel

The Houston airport faces severe delays due to high TSA worker callout rates amid the government shutdown.
US news
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

A La Guardia TSA Agent Tells All

Transportation Security Officers at La Guardia face severe challenges due to a government shutdown, including unpaid work and increased stress from ICE presence.
#airport-operations
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside the 'nerve center' that runs SFO

San Francisco International Airport opened a new Airport Integrated Operations Center that centrally coordinates all airport operations from roadways to runways, enabling greater efficiency without physical expansion.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside the 'nerve center' that runs SFO

San Francisco International Airport opened a new Airport Integrated Operations Center that centrally coordinates all airport operations from roadways to runways, enabling greater efficiency without physical expansion.
#tsa-security-delays
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

TSA is a mess at several airports - but others are just fine

Spring break travel combined with government shutdown caused multi-hour TSA security lines at Houston Hobby and New Orleans airports, while most other airports remained unaffected.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tips to catch your flight as TSA lines stretched hours at some US airports

Mass TSA callouts at select US airports during a government shutdown have created three-hour security delays, with more disruptions likely as agents miss paychecks during peak spring break travel.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

TSA is a mess at several airports - but others are just fine

Spring break travel combined with government shutdown caused multi-hour TSA security lines at Houston Hobby and New Orleans airports, while most other airports remained unaffected.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tips to catch your flight as TSA lines stretched hours at some US airports

Mass TSA callouts at select US airports during a government shutdown have created three-hour security delays, with more disruptions likely as agents miss paychecks during peak spring break travel.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

An Airline Ticket Agent Reveals the Bag Check Mistakes Even Frequent Fliers Make-Plus, 9 Tips to Do It Right

One of the biggest mistakes passengers make is arriving at the bag drop or ticket counter with luggage that exceeds the airline limit, resulting in a mad dash to repack and shift items between bags.
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Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

These U.S. Airports Have the Longest Customs Wait Times Right Now-Some Stretching Over 2 Hours

Customs wait times at major U.S. airports can exceed 30 minutes, with some instances reaching over two hours.
Travel
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Worst Airport in America

Airports in the U.S. are plagued by delays, long lines, and complaints, with certain airports being particularly notorious for their issues.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

I travel 100+ times a year for work and have an established airport routine. Here's my advice for handling the TSA chaos.

Frequent travel has become more challenging due to longer TSA lines and air traffic control delays.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Beware the business school case study: the cautionary tale of Southwest Airlines

Cases can be useful and informative, but recognize that they aren't reality. The companies featured typically require that the case writer submit the case to them for approval. That introduces survivor bias-whoever is still around at the time of publication gets to dictate how the narrative is told. Another issue is that the companies selected and held up as exemplars are subject to the halo effect. This is the tendency to believe that because a company was successful, copying its practices will create success elsewhere.
Business
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Flying has turned into a fiasco

Airport security lines reach three hours due to TSA agent shortage from government shutdown, coinciding with Spring Break travel surge and regional flight disruptions from Middle East tensions.
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#american-airlines
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

We Asked 5 Experts If Basic Economy Is Really Worth It-Here's What They Said

Basic economy fares typically mean no seat selection, last boarding, and limited-or no-checked baggage. The appeal, however, is clear. "Basic economy is a good option for frugal travelers who don't mind forgoing comfort to save on travel costs," Joe Cronin, president of International Citizens Insurance, told Travel + Leisure. He noted that these tickets can cost 20 to 30 percent less than standard economy, making them financially tempting for travelers focused on price above all else.
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#el-paso
fromAxios
2 months ago

Unusual FAA restriction closes El Paso airspace for 10 days

A notice to pilots classified the area as "national defense airspace," and warned that deadly force may be used against aircraft violating the restriction, standard language for such designations. What they're saying: "All flights to and from El Paso are grounded, including commercial, cargo and general aviation," El Paso International Airport posted on Facebook early Wednesday. "Travelers should contact their airlines to get most up-to-date flight status information."
US news
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines' signature policy to come to an end on Tuesday

Southwest switches to assigned seating Jan. 27, ending open seating and adding seat categories, altering boarding procedures.
#jetblue
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines' signature policy to come to an end on Tuesday

Southwest Airlines will switch to assigned seating on Jan. 27, replacing open seating with Extra Legroom, Preferred, and Standard seat categories.
Travel
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Airlines are preparing for major disruptions this weekend-here's how to benefit from it

A major winter storm could disrupt travel across more than 30 states, prompting airlines to offer waivers and warn of potential cancellations and delays.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Smartest Way to Time Your Airport Arrival, According to Airline Experts

arrive two hours prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and three hours prior to scheduled departure for international flights.
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Travel
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Fitting into an airline seat is a struggle. Southwest's open seating roulette made it interesting

Airlines often require larger passengers to purchase extra seats, causing physical discomfort, emotional distress, and complex planning for travel.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

No free bags? Southwest offers new freebie. It involves Elon Musk.

Southwest will install SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi on hundreds of planes and provide free high-speed in-flight internet to Rapid Rewards members.
Travel
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

These airlines are increasing flights between New England and the Bay Area for the Super Bowl

Airlines are adding extra nonstop flights between New England and the Bay Area for Super Bowl travel, including special JetBlue and United services.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I'm a Former Gate Agent, and These Are the 11 Carry-on Mistakes That Slow Down Boarding Every Single Time

Prepared passengers with appropriately sized carry-ons, organized essentials, and ready boarding passes speed boarding, reduce aisle congestion, and lower stress for everyone.
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